What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Prague?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Prague is to bus which costs 1 700 Kč - 2 600 Kč and takes 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Prague?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Prague is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs 2 100 Kč - 3 200 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Prague?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Prague. However, there are services departing from Wadersloh, Bücker and arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc via Sünninghausen, Dorfplatz and Gütersloh central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Prague. However, there are services departing from Oelde and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Bielefeld Hbf and Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Prague?

The distance between Basel and Prague is 783 km. The road distance is 560.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Prague without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Prague without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 8h 32m and costs 3 300 Kč - 6 000 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Prague?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Basel to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Prague bus from?

Basel to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gütersloh central bus station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Prague train from?

Basel to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Prague?

The best way to get from Basel to Prague is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 8h 32m and costs 3 300 Kč - 6 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 700 Kč - 2 600 Kč and takes 13h.

Where does the Basel to Prague bus arrive?

Basel to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Basel to Prague train arrive?

Basel to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Prague is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Basel to Prague.

Where can I stay near Prague?

There are 4594+ hotels available in Prague.

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There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Prague by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Reinickendorf
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
8h 32m
Kč 3,364–5,543
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gütersloh central bus station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N69
13h
Kč 1,749–2,593
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
2. Take the nighttrain from Erfurt Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
12h 25m
Kč 3,458–6,322
Drive 560.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Praguecar 560.3 km
5h 48m
Kč 2,165–3,127
Train
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 51
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Praha-Holešovicetrain Rj
10h 22m
Kč 2,618–5,382
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Eisenach Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
12h 48m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
7h 22m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
8h 10m
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FMO - PRG
9h 25m
Kč 4,092–8,048
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Oelde to Essen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
8h 41m

Basel to Prague by bus and train

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Distance: 783 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Basel, Germany and Prague, Czechia?

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Oelde, Bielefeld Hbf, and Berlin-Spandau in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gütersloh central bus station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc twice daily. Tickets cost Kč 1,400–2,100 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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